View full sizeRutgers class of 2014 WR target, Johnnie DixonPhoto provided by the NUC, used with permission

Two Saturdays ago, Rutgers hosted upwards of 80 recruits on campus for Rutgers’ unofficial visitors’ weekend. One national prospect, who attended yet went under the radar throughout his Rutgers expedition, was Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) receiver, Johnnie Dixon. A national recruit, Dixon is the 130th-best recruit and a four star according to Rivals.com.

The 6-0, 175-pound dynamic pass-catcher holds offers from the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Miami (Fla.), Tennessee Virginia Tech, West Virginia and Ohio State. In other words: He’s the real deal. And he has enough legitimate interest in the Rutgers program to take a trip to New Brunswick on his own dime.

“I like Rutgers,” said Dixon. “I’m being recruited by coach (Dave) Cohen. He told me I needed to come down and check Rutgers out. And I’m glad I did. It was good, I really enjoyed my visit there.”

Dixon, one of the top skill athletes throughout the entire country, spoke to some of the things that stood out to him while on campus.

“Everything from the coaches to the weight room,” said the elite receiver with great vertical speed and big-play ability, “the players and all the information I received about the college and about the percentage of African Americans who graduate. That was interesting to find out.”

Dixon has yet to cut down his list of 20 offers, while the University of Florida and USF are considered by many to be the teams to beat. However, Rutgers has certainly made an impression on the explosive junior.

Dixon says he’s looking to compete for a team with an explosive offense, one that has multiple playmakers surrounding him, putting his future team in position to succeed on that side of the football. He plans to make his collegiate decision late in the recruiting process.

Dixon earned MVP honors at the Nike Football Training camp in Miami, this past March. He claims that finding a school with close proximity to home is a non-issue.